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Labor Day Week Schedule Changes
Reminder: The Labor Day Holiday necessitates the following program changes: Our drive thru pantry is open with standard hours for the week of September 4th There will be no online or phone ordering for pickup or delivery that week. Instead, pre-packed bags with modest choice will be provided for all programs that…
Danny and Aaron Watt Captain Open Table’s Ride for Food
For the third consecutive year, Lexington resident Danny Watt and his 30-year-old son Aaron will be riding their tandem bike on the 25-mile route. They are co-captains of the Open Table team. For both Danny and Aaron, who has intellectual and developmental disabilities, the ride is a way to give…
Ride for Food Meet-Up: August 30th
"You are one ride away from a good mood.” – Sarah Bentley, British cyclist And we'll show you how to get there! Join us to learn more about the 2023 Ride for Food. Enjoy a local beer and snacks, and hear about the event from past riders. DATE: Wednesday, August…
Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation
DATE: Wednesday, September 13, 2023TIME: 6:00 - 8:00pmLOCATION: Sanctuary, 82 Main St, Maynard We want to take this opportunity to share highlights from the past year and to recognize the tireless support of our volunteers! The Annual Meeting will be called to order at 6:30pm. The evening will include live…
Summer Success
Another successful summer internship program is coming to an end. Over eight weeks, 16 high schoolers from nine local towns have worked 40 hours over their two-week session. That’s a lot of learning for them, and a ton of help for Open Table. The program was led by this year’s…
Volunteer Opportunities
Many shifts need volunteers in late August. Students who have helped fill the pantry's rosters all summer are preparing to go back to school, leaving many shifts short of volunteers. Help is needed in: Distribution - Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Pick and Pack: Monday 12-2pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11am-1pm;…
Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuit Dough
Buttermilk Biscuit Dough From Norma Frye as created by Ruth Cousineau from Fine Cooking Issue 124 This versatile dough comes together in minutes and can be used to make not only biscuits but many other tasty treats, too, depending on how you roll and cut it—such as Heirloom Tomato and…
Recipe: Heirloom Tomato and Cheese Pie
Tomato Cheese Pie From Norma Frye as created by Ruth Cousineau from Fine Cooking Issue 124 This to-die-for rustic tart (or galette) is ideal for brunch, lunch, or a light supper with a green salad. The secret to keeping the crust from getting soggy despite all of the juicy, ripe…
Recipe: Tomato Basil Pasta
Tomato Basil Pasta From Stefanie Cloutier Ingredients: 2 lbs tomatoes, chopped 1 cup (or more) loosely packed basil leaves, chopped 2 tbls olive oil Clove garlic, minced 1 pound spaghetti (or other thin pasta) Salt
Annual Meeting – September 13
Official notice of the Open Table Annual Meeting as posted in local papers: Open Table, Inc.Annual Meeting Notice In accordance to Article 3, Section 1 of the Bylaws, an annual meeting has been called for September 13, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.Sanctuary – 82 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754.The meeting is…
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Press Releases
Press Release: Open Table Receives Cummings Foundation Grant
Concord and Maynard, MA (June 2, 2022) – Open Table, the Concord and Maynard charity dedicated to fighting hunger and building healthy communities, today announced…
Press Release: Environments at Work Donates Full Suite of Office Furniture
Environments at Work Donates Full Suite of Office Furniture to Open Table Upgrade to Maynard office space facilitates administration of mission of ending hunger in…
Press Release: Local Chefs Take Center Stage at Chopped
Local Chefs Take Center Kitchen for Open Table’s Chopped for Charity Gala Evening at Sanctuary Maynard to feature chefs cooking challenge, music, food and silent…
Press Release: Expanded Foor Relief for Afghan Refugees
Open Table Expands Food Relief for Afghan Refugees with Prepared Meals and Weekly Food Boxes Kitchen leverages halal meats and native spices to develop Afghan-inspired…